New York Man Heads $160000 Vernon Harrold Oil Company
R E Bottenus of New York City organizes the Harrold Harrold-Harrold Texas Oil Company with $160000 capital to develop 400 acres northeast of Harrold in Vernon County. The firm plans two deep wells near 400 acres as neighbors drill and a geologist backs promising indications of oil. Trustees include Harvey Allen and A H McCain of Harrold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gnyer-Trisler
Aetna
Pope, Liberty
American Eagle
Waggoner Colony
Piper Field
R. E. Bottenus
D. H. Vaughn, Jr
First State Bank of
Frank H. Bottenus
New York City
D. HH. Vaughn, Jr
Harvey
Allen
A. H. McCain
Harrold
Messrs
McCain
Aetna Oil Company
Mr. Bottenus
Piper
Wilbarger
Hise Yields High Bushel Oats and Lush Alfalfa
Farmer W A Hise two miles west reports oats at seventy five bushels per acre from a blown-down crop reducing potential yield. He is shipping much alfalfa hay from the latest cut and expects even more from the next. He also foresees alfalfa reaching about one and a half tons per acre on the next cutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hise
Sheriff A W Ish stern on transient workers in Ver non
Wilbarger County Sheriff W A Ish vows to enforce work or move on for transients stopping in Vernon. He cites roving laborers posing as job seekers, quitting after earning a little, hurting farmers, and warns of I W W influence, promising strict watch and county enforcement.
Mrs. Callahan Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Mrs. Jim Callahan was operated on for appendicitis at her home in this city Tuesday. The operation was successful and her condition is very favorable.
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Jim Callahan
Callahan
Blue Ribbon Well Expected Next Week Near Town Park
M G Neathery and J H Pendleton toured Blue Ribbon Oil Company holdings near Town Park on Wednesday. Drilling below 300 feet shows a good showing and drillers expect a well by Monday or Tuesday. The Blue Ribbon prospect lies near 680 to 700 feet with surrounding Watkins wells and other high grade producers nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Neathery
J. H. Pendleton
Blue Ribbon Oi Company
Town Park
Blue Ribbon
Watkins Wells
Auto demand outpaces factory supply in region
Car dealers report heavy sales with five to ten deliveries weekly though factory shortages limit orders. I G Hawkins buys a seven passenger Buick from The Robinson Motor Company. Vernon Hardware and Implement Co sells to J M Napier on Oakland. Works Auto and Supply Co reports five passenger Paige cars to H Wolf and John O Donnell of Electra and a camp trailer to W T Collins of Odell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. G. Hawkins
Robinson Motor Company
Vernon Hardware and Implement Company
J. M. Napier
Oakland
Works Auto and Supply Company
Paige
H. Wolf
John O’ Donnell
Electra
W.T. Collins
Odell
West Vernon Company Plans New Derrick Drilling
Preliminary details have been disposed of and promoters turn to erecting a derrick. Timbers are on the ground and drilling machinery should arrive soon. The site is set about two and a half miles due west of Vernon for the new well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Vernon Oi Company
Vernon
Daniel Oil Company Spuds Well in Block 55 Near Burkbornett
The Daniel Oil Company has spudded a well on its Block 55 site near Burkbornett. The firm anchors eighteen and a half acres in proven territory as drilling commenced last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Oil Company
Block 55
Burkbornett
Electra Couple Wed Here in Court House Ceremony
Richard H. Sherman and Maude Johnson both of Electra wed by Justice T J Griffiths in the court house office at 11:30 Wednesday. They will reside in Electra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard H. Sherman
Kansas Men Eye Vernon Area for Oil Drilling
J G Sheldon president of Tail road Men s Refining Co and H W Harvey secretary of Eldorado Linn Oil Co both of Eldorado Kansas tour Vernon Wilbarger County to gauge oil potential They foresee enough acreage to justify a well near Vernon and urge extending their operations They condemn lease price speculation noting it delays field development and cites Eldorado field tests delayed by such tactics Though not yet widespread, they warn Wilbarger may yield a richer oil field than Burkburnett.
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Burkburnett
Wilmer County
Kansas
Eldorado Fields
Vernon Woman Honored at State W C D P Convention
Mrs EB L McHugh was elected state press superintendent at the state convention of the Women's Christian Democratic Union which adjourned in Dallas on June PL The duties cover the entire state with oversight of publicity and liaison with all unions in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. McHugh
Dallas
EB. L. McHugh
Women's Christian Dempcrance Union
Dalais
Drilling Rushed at McCales Farm Well Near Doane
Robinson and Harrington accelerate operations on the McCales farm well near Doane. Derrick on the ground, casing laid daily, and drilling equipment due any time. Em. AL Elliott of Joplin, Missouri, named superintendent of drilling operations. derrick will remain in place.
Pierce Oil Man Moves to Vernon from Wichita Falls
W. B. Perryman of the Pierce Oil Corporation will relocate to Vernon after living in Wichita Falls with Mrs Perryman joining him soon. He plans to travel from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Perryman
Pierce Oil Corporation
Vernon
Wichita Falls
Mrs. Perryman
French Croix for Sergeant Robinson Awarded Posthumously
City Engineer A J Robinson received the French Croix de Guerre with silver star posthumously for his son Sergeant Albert El Robinson who was killed in action October 27 1918. The citation approved by Generals Pershing and Petain notes extraordinary heroism near Saint Mihiel. a later line corrects the date and confirms the sergeant led a platoon and was shot when the objective was reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Marshal Petain
East
Albert Ph. Robinson
St. Mtienne x Armes
Vernon
Wilbarger County Resident Recounts Historic Dry Years and Civil War Memories
Myr Simmons, a 39 year Wilbarger resident, recalls that 1917 and the dry months through September were the driest in local history. He notes only one year of wheat destroyed by rains after shock, and shares Civil War reminiscences of a skirmish near Camp Hicks in Tarrant county with seven whites and seven Indians ending in a draw.
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Pats
Wilbarcer County
TB. FP
Simmons
Kingoli
Myr
Riogela
Siblew
Tarrant County
Camp Hicks
Soldiers of 36th and 90th Arrive in Vernon for Discharge
Soldiers of the Thirty-Sixth and Ninetieth Divisions continue arriving in Vernon for discharge after demobilization at Camp Bowie. Late arrivals include Floyd Ke. Lari more Tom Viper liver I. Hise and Jim Wright with the first two from the Thirty-Sixth and the last two from the Ninetieth.
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Wilharger
Vernon
Camp Bowie
Floyd KE. Larimore
Tom Viper
Liver I. Hise
Jim Wright
Zachry Loses Percheron Draft Horse in Vernon Oil Field Run
G B Zachry reported the loss of one of six Percheron draft horses bought for hauling between Vernon and nearby oil fields. The animal foundered and died Wednesday night.
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G. B. Zachry
Vernon
Will Elect State Senator July 14
Announcement of candidates to succeed the interim state senator following the death of Crowell. Will include Will Medsor of Lubbock and R h Templeton of Wellington with others considering bids. Governor Hobby calls special election for the Twenty ninth Senatorial district on July 14.
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Crowell
W. Lo Hobby
Oil traffic through Vernon swells with freight strains
About 117 cars of oil moved thru Vernon on county tour trains ending yesterday. Fourteen percent were tank cars as oil from Burkburnett headed to Oklahoma City St Louis Minneapolis and other points in the west. Traffic through Vernon is heavier now than ever and the burden grows daily risking freight jams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Orlock
Fria
J. L. Herwit Sagatt
Burkburnett
Oklihoma
Kauss City
St. Lois
Minneapolis
Forth
Herald
Reed Smith Buys Home on West Marshes Street
Reed Smith purchases a residence from W. W. Huggins on West Marshes Street for a consideration of 4000 dollars. The closing was handled by Mrs. Eugene Ineliz.
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Reed Smith
Huggins
W.W. Huggins
West Marshes Street
Eugene Ineliz
Raymond Sellers Buys Residence on North Mesquite Street
Raymond Sellers purchased a residence on North Mesquite street from Geo J Mason and will move there soon. The deal was negotiated by Blackwood, Larimore & Oates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Sellers
Mesquite Street
Geo. J. Mason
Blackwood, Larimore & Oates
Castlebury Oil and Gas Company Formed Near Vernon
J A Dixon presides over Castlebury Oil and Gas Company organized Tuesday night to drill the Rob Castlebury place seven miles south of Vernon. Capitalized at 85000 on 500 acres, 15000 in stock already sold. Directors include R B Sherrill and L G Hawkins as officers. trustees list many promoters. Operations aim to start after stock sale with a target depth of 2200 feet unless paying oil or gas is found earlier.
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J. A. Dixon
Castlebury
Castlebury Gis
Trome Oil and Refining Company
Waggoner
Wharton
Texas Company
WIP
B D. Finniken
Basham
Re Bo Sherrho
L. McHugh
J. A. Robinson
J. Farrell
Hauser
Stinson
Joe Sumner
T. H W. Shive
Napier Tros
B. Castlebury
Daniel Bend
Hi Pendleton
Pyare
Toscoe Rainwater
J. M. King
King
J. King
Clyee
Port Worth
W. B. Copner
Auasta
Ark
Webb & Rogers
A. M. Hiatt
W. A. Atchison
Bomar
Brownsville
Tenn
K. G Hawkins
L. Greene
W. O. Anderson
R. Sherrill
J. Y Hawkins
Luther Webb
B. 1. Mellagh
J. A. Trobinson
Roscoe Raischater
Wagoner Colony Oil Deal Talks Hit Standstill
The Wagoner Colony Oil Gas Company refused a New York Syndicate offer to take over stock and drill a 2250 foot well north of Harrold. Syndicate reps pressed in Vernon, but trustees prefer selling stock and drilling their own well. J B Peel, ex-Vernon, now Crystal City, wrote for a contract and sold 35 shares first day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagoner Colony Oil Gas Company
New York
Jense
Harrold
Vernon
J. B. Peel
Crystal City
Waggoner Colony Company
Kennedy and Berry wed in Vernon at home ceremony
Miss Alline Kennedy and John Berry of Quanal and Miss Al line Kennedy of Chillicothe were married at the bride’s residence last night at o’clock. They plan to live in Quanoati where Berry works in the drug business. The bride formerly worked at the Tierring National Bank and many friends in Vernon extend congratulations.
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John Berry
Quanal
Alline Kennedy
Chillicothe
Pul Enta
Quanoati
Tierring National Bank
Vernon
Will Live in Vernon Again After Return
Luther Orr of Bowie a former Wilbarger county resident returned to Vernon on Wednesday and plans to live there again He is surprised by Vernon’s growth and will pursue painting and wallpaper hanging as his trade.
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Vernon
Luther Orr
Bowie
Wilbarger County
Orr
Presbyterian Lawn Party Tonight
A Sunday school lawn picnic will be held at the Presbyterian Church tonight starting at 8 30. The event was postponed from Tuesday night due to rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Michigan Youth's Thirteen Week Journey Ends Safely
A twelve to thirteen year old boy from Saginaw Michigan traveled to Denver and Los Angeles with $70 and five Liberty Bonds. He rode first class without begging and told varying tales to police and railroad agents. The boy, Leon Tlott, later identified as William Hart of Savinaw, returned safely to his family after being traced through Los Angeles and Chicago.
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J. W. Carrington
Denver
Mr. Carrington
Wim. Hart
Chicago
Colorado Springs
Los Angeles
Calif
Smith
Nork
Hart
Dalbart
California
Bratton
Frank Lohan
William
Leon Tlott
Hils
Savinaw
Mich
Ele
America
Saginaw
Leon
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Evening Post
George Kinkas
Joseph D. Fowler
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R. E. Bottrenus
W. A. Ish
Ish
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West Vernon Company
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Tail
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Eldorado-Linn Oil Company
Eldorado
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Pierce Oil Man
Sergeant Robinson
A. J. Robinson
Day
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Robin
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American Expeditionary
B. F. Simmons
Kingola
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Lubbock
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W. S. Bell
Wil Medsor
Larbbock
Hh. Templeton
Ear Crowell
Cope
Childress
Lo. Parnell
J.C. Marshall
Quinn
Woo Wright
Archer City
Wo HL Bledsoe
Viv. Bledsoe
Mr. Templeton
Templeton
Beth
Legislaatoe
Collingsworth
Miedeoe
Amo Legisatove
Avatin
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Hexy
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Frisco
Hone
Dixon
Castlebury Oil and Gas Company
R. B. Sherrill
L. G. Hawkins
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Hawkins
New York Syndicate
Michigan
Vrew Saginaw, Michigan
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